Bradford Bulls have secured another homegrown talent after signing James Bentley on a three-year deal from 2027.

The Bulls academy product made his debut for the club in 2016 and went on to make 28 appearances before spells with St Helens, Leeds Rhinos and current club Warrington Wolves.

Bentley joins John Bateman and Cam Scott in returning to where it all began.

"I am buzzing at the opportunity to come back to Bradford," said the 28-year-old, who won the 2020 Grand Final with Saints.

"Now the club is back in Super League it makes it extra special. I want to come back to win trophies and bring silverware back to Bradford.

"With where I am at in my career, when the opportunity to come back came around, it was something I wanted to do. From speaking to Kurt (Haggerty) and Brian (Noble) and hearing where they want to take the club, it really excites me and made me want to be a part of that."

Bradford have endured a challenging first season back at the top level and face a battle to avoid the wooden spoon in the final five games.

Haggerty views the signing of Bentley as another step in the right direction long-term.

James Bentley is on his way back to Bradford. (Photo: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com)

placeholder image — James Bentley is on his way back to Bradford. (Photo: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com)

"I'm extremely pleased to be bringing James back to the club," said the Bulls boss.

"He is another serial winner we've got over the line. He's another Bradford boy, he’s ultra-competitive, he wants to win every moment he's involved in and certainly suits our narrative of the scrappers.

"He is a player that has played in and won big games so he is going to add a lot of value on and off the field."